A 15-week parent training program aims to expand the diets of children with autism

NCT ID NCT07727018

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This clinical trial tests whether a 15-week parent-led nutrition program called Exploradores de Sabores can help children aged 4 to 11 with autism spectrum disorder eat a more varied diet and improve their nutritional status. Caregivers attend weekly group sessions with a dietitian and use structured feeding activities at home. The study compares this program with standard nutrition education to see if it reduces food selectivity and mealtime difficulties.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Exploradores de Sabores parent-mediated nutrition intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this program could offer families a practical, non-drug way to improve nutrition and mealtime behaviors in children with autism.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with 72 children. The intervention requires significant parent commitment, and results may not apply to all children with autism.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autism spectrum disorder avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FOOD SELECTIVITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Facultad de Medicina y Psicología, UABC
RECRUITING

Tijuana, Estado de Baja California, 21100, Mexico

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